“Confirm that even direct existence is included in the investigation target”
“We will also announce recurrence prevention measures in the near future.”
Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Byun Chang-heum is giving a briefing on the third new city speculation in the briefing room of the Seoul Government Complex on the afternoon of the 4th. Photo = Yonhap News
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Byeon Chang-heum said, “As the minister in charge of the relevant affairs and as the head of the agency who ran the agency immediately before, regarding the allegations of land dumping in the Gwangmyeong Siheung New City by an employee of the Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) on the 4th. I deeply apologize,” he said.
Minister Byeon Chang-heum said in a press briefing on the day, “After the announcement of the new city in Siheung, Gwangmyeong, a suspicion was raised by employees of the Korea Land and Housing Corporation, which is a proposed organization for district designation, and employees’ purchase of land was confirmed to be some facts.”
He added, “The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, under the direction of the Prime Minister’s Office, launched a thorough investigation into allegations of speculation raised in the 3rd new town for employees of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, public institutions related to housing site work, and local governments.” In addition, it plans to check the status of land ownership and transactions by including spouses and direct survivors in the survey.”
In addition, Minister Byeon Chang-heum said, “If the investigation results confirm illegal acts, etc., we will take strict measures in accordance with laws and regulations, such as complaints, accusations, and disciplinary measures.” I will announce it as soon as possible,” he emphasized.
Kim Soo-hyun, reporter of Hankyung.com [email protected]
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